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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.50, 1,637.53 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.50, 1,637.53 and 475.04 is: 712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.50 : 1,637.53 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.50/1,637.53 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.50x = 1,637.53 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.50x = 777,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,895.16/1,091.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.69

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